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Amulius

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[uh-myoo-lee-uhs] / əˈmyu li əs /

noun

Roman Legend.
  1. a son of Proca who revolted against his brother Numitor and seized the throne of Alba Longa.


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But Amulius, as soon as he came into possession of his treasures, began to employ them as a means of making powerful friends, and strengthening his political influence.

From Romulus Makers of History by Abbott, Jacob

They were about to enter one of the carriages, when Amulius remarked, “We have brought two other travellers who are desirous of accompanying you.”

From Jovinian A Story of the Early Days of Papal Rome by Kingston, William Henry Giles

Farewell visits were paid to Amulius and others, who sent brotherly greetings to Severus; and Jovinian, bidding adieu, as he thought it probable, for ever to Rome, set out on his journey northward.

From Jovinian A Story of the Early Days of Papal Rome by Kingston, William Henry Giles

Amulius might even doubt the accuracy of his statements; Gentianus was far more likely to believe them, could he manage to communicate with him.

From Jovinian A Story of the Early Days of Papal Rome by Kingston, William Henry Giles

Jovinian was treated with much kindness, and allowed all the liberty he desired—being permitted to visit Amulius and the few other friends he possessed.

From Jovinian A Story of the Early Days of Papal Rome by Kingston, William Henry Giles